I reread the entire thread to check facts as well as to pull out what I think is pertinent info, which follows:

1) The two computers were able to communicate via the network previously (so, they...

Hi Jonnie, I've copied your IP info for the two machines, which I show as follows:


XP IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 10.128.0.79
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . :...

Hence the word "automated."

Hi Jonnie, Sorry I haven't been replying - this is the first automated notification I've gotten on this thread since my last post! Before you reset everything try disabling both of the tunneling...

With your connection to the internet disconnected, but your router still up and running, temporarily disable an software firewalls, virus scanning and any other transmission security software you're...

Hi Jonnie_Cellmate,

Sorry I've been away for a bit, but to answer your earlier question you would place the return from the ipconfig/all command between code tags: [ then the word CODE then ]...

It sounds like the home network is setup, since both machines are in the same named workgroup. Let's check to see if there's anything blatantly awry with your configuration on the XP machine. Please...

Will you be connecting either/both computer(s) to the internet, say via a router?

Have you double checked to see that the home network is still setup on each machine? That they're part of the same workgroup and all?

Mmmmmm, I'd start with connecting the old PC directly as possible - bypassing any router(s) etc. Just to establish a baseline of connectivity.

If/when you run into this issue again you can try the following:

1) Do a normal shut-down of your computer system.
2) Note state of status lights, if any, on router, once PC is completely powered...

Great to hear it robroyxdry, and Thanks for the update. :)

Please open a console window (Start, Run, type "cmd" & enter), type in "ipconfig/all" & hit Enter. Left click the little "C:\" icon in the upper left hand corner of the window, click "Select All" and...

If you have an SOHO style router you're only going to have essentially two connections, right? ^.o It'll have the input side, i.e., the ISP connection(s) (coax, RJ-45, etc.) and the output side -...

The most direct route to getting a static IP is through your ISP provider, as you know. It's up to them to offer products and services the deem viable, regardless of whether it matches what we...

Have you read the user guide yet?...

Have you read the user guide yet?...

Yes: I contacted OOL before I made the thread-starting post, as well as having had my brother (who also has OOL) successfully send & receive a test message.I just double checked: Good news: send only...

Yes: before launching OE, as well as immediately after initiating the send request so that netstat -an ran during the attempted data transmission prior to the failure to connect message. I must admit...

Sorry to say, but the router is not the issue - that would have been a nice, easy solution!!! ;) I realized after I posted the reply to you above that bypassing the router probably wasn't going to be...

Yes - I'll try bypassing it to see if it's a router config issue, but it'll have to wait until late this evening my time (3:40pm here, 5:40pm EST). Thanks for the heads-up!!! Should've thought of...

Hi All,

Can someone let me know how to enable listening for TCP packets on ports 25 & 110 under Windows XP?

I'm having an issue with being able to send and recieve client-based e-mail (Outlook...

Hi PclubBbanger,

You didn't mention whether or not any of the computers currently have an Internet connection, or if any of them can already connect to one or more of your other computers. I'm...

1st, don't uninstall NPFireall - at least not yet.
2nd, disable NFP on both machines
3rd, let us know if you regain access or not - Good Luck!!!

I'd avoid using a bridged connection.

Let us know what you see listed under Network Connections (click Start, Control Panel & then Network Connections if your in Classic View, otherwise click...

Sorry I haven't replied sooner - I've come down with the flu. It's unlikely, but your router may not be confirmed to assign IP address. As a double check do the same ipconfig/all on one of your...

Since you referenced your pc as a laptop, rather than an iBook, G4, etc., I'll assume that you're running WinXP, but please confirm this or state otherwise. Open up a console window (Start/run/type...

I'm pretty much a hardware guy (so you software-centric gals/guys feel free to correct me as needed), but it sounds like there's either a system file corruption due to the installation or an issue...

In WinXP: click on the following buttons/links:
Start/Control Panel/Network and Internet Connections/Network Connections.
From here determine which Icon indicates the device through which your...

How are you resetting the router?

OK, that's a good sign. If the D-Link isn't centrally located you may want to consider relocating it to a central/more centrally located position - rather than spending the money for another AP. If...

If you're near the D-Link do you maintain a good connection?

If you're switching from one connection to another, whether it be from a USB to Ethernet, the otherway around or from one Ethernet connection to another, most cable modems need to be reset. The...

Tell him "You're Welcome!" :-D

Then, aside from some possible initial setup configuring, you should be good to go. Let us know how it goes & Good Luck!

It's quite possible that you'll be good-to-go right out of the box, if it's got the optional built-in ethernet connection (scroll down to "Figure 6" here...

Ideally I'd recommend a 10-port or even 16-port (for future expansion) router & switch unit, but for someone with a "very very small budget" they may be a bit pricey. Alternately I'd say getting a...

In supporting broadband connections for over three years, I found hubs to be very problematic with LAN Internet connections. Technically everything you said is fine, but from a practical standpoint,...

FWIW: I've only used Linksys routers for my personal use and my current one is a WRT54G, which I have in the garage. The garage is separated from the house with walls made of reinforced concrete...

What OS are you running?
What router?
Have you checked device manager to make sure the wireless card installed properly?

For the time being I'll assume that you're running WinXP (Home/Pro,...